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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.76, 2,211.69 and 904

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.76, 2,211.69 and 904 is: 1,247.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.76 : 2,211.69 = 904 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.76/2,211.69 = 904/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.76x = 2,211.69 × 904
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.76x = 1,999,367.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999,367.76/1,602.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.45

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